Speaking for AALL

Revised July, 1998
Contact: Kate Hagan

Two Bodies are empowered to set policies for AALL: 1) the Executive Board, in its policy-making role, and 2) the membership, expressed through votes at Annual Meetings, or, when appropriate, by ballot. The official and customary spokespersons for these policies are the President and the Executive Director. Any questions from the press or other such parties received by Executive Board members, officers of Special Interest Sections, or other members should be directed either the President or Executive Director. On occasion the President may delegate authority to speak on behalf of the Association to a person with particular expertise in the area of inquiry or interest.

AALL committees and representatives (including the Washington Affairs Representative) whose charges so state, are encouraged to convey information, prepare testimony, or express opinions based on their professional expertise and in accordance with AALL policy. No such person may bind AALL on a matter that is not covered by policy without specific authorization to do so by the President. Whenever individuals represent the Association, they will keep the President and the Executive Director informed of all such contacts.